Stock Analysis
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland)STX
P/E 61.10×· not meaningful — TTM earnings temporarily depressed
Sector: Technology · Industry: Computer Storage Devices
AnalystsStrong Buy30 analystsPrice is 48% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 44% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, but expensive
Strengths
- Profitability100
- Quality82
Risks
- Valuation10
Excellent business. Weak entry price.
Market context
-7.5% today· Z 2.1σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 13.1 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 109.7% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with STX
Profile
Strong profitability and earnings quality; valuation lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation10/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (81th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (1.7%)5/25
- P/S (13.0x)5/25
- EV/EBIT (46.4x)0/25
- Growth71/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (1.1%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (17.9%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (17.2%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (167.9%)25/25
- Profitability100/100 · Strong
- ROIC (56.7%)25/25
- ROE (109.7%)25/25
- Net margin (21.6%)25/25
- Operating margin (28.4%)25/25
- Financial Health73/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (13.07)25/25
- Current ratio (1.67)18/25
- Interest coverage (5.3x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 22%)12/25
- Quality82/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.38)20/25
- FCF conversion (101%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 8.8%)12/25
- Moat56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (10/11 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (29.5%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (11/11 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -7.2%)0/25
About Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland)
Seagate Technology is a leading supplier of hard disk drives for data storage to the enterprise and consumer markets. Show more
It forms a practical duopoly in the market with its chief rival, Western Digital; they are both vertically integrated.
Headquarters: SINGAPORE, U0 · Employees: 30,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
10EP/E (TTM)60.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 6.6x–136.7x · 81st pct
P/FCF50.6xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield1.7%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 0.4%–12.5% · 21st pct
P/S (TTM)12.99xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.0x–22.7x · 90th pct
EV/EBIT46.4xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 7.9x–166.6x · 71st pct
EV/Sales13.0xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E22.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio66.00xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.98A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.40%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio19.9%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
100A+ROIC56.7%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE109.7%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA35.4%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin21.6%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin28.4%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin41.5%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin21.9%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin19.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
71B+Revenue CAGR1.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR17.9%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)17.2%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth167.9%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-7.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income9.2%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
73B+Altman Z-Score13.07A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.67xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.17xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage5.3xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment0.9yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.7xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.80xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.44xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
82APiotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.38A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion101.4%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability8.8%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.2%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.35xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -962 | |
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -440 | |
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -280 | |
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -40 | |
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -80 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -720 | |
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -640 | |
MOSLEY WILLIAM D Filed | MOSLEY WILLIAM D | SellOpen market sale | -579 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
56CROIC >12% Years10/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)29.5%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years11/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-7.2%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$10.46
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$7.51
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$9.55
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.90B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.70B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$2.19B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.17B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.28xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$143.03B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta2.16D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX)
STX is down 7.50% at the last close. Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 13.07 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.38 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) converts about 22% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~0.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2018–2027).
- At a valuation score of 10/100, STX trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 60.1).
- Return on equity of 109.7% is well above the market average.
See how STX ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all STX moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | After-hours | 629.00 | -8.95% | -2.12 |
| Oct 6 | Regular | 802.36 | -9.55% | -2.63 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 808.80 | -8.83% | -2.42 |
| Oct 2 | Pre-market | 837.03 | -11.48% | -3.90 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 847.08 | -10.42% | -3.55 |
Frequently Asked Questions about STX
What is the current Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX) stock price?
STX is trading at $639.01 at the last market close, down 7.50% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks STX pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is STX stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland)'s financial health at 73/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is STX stock overvalued?
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) trades at a trailing P/E of 60.1 and our valuation score rates it 10/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for STX. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) operate in?
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) operates in the Technology sector, within the Computer Storage Devices industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) do?
Seagate Technology is a leading supplier of hard disk drives for data storage to the enterprise and consumer markets.
About Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX) Stock
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Computer Storage Devices industry. As of the latest update, Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) is trading at $639.01, down 7.50% on the day with a market capitalization of $143.0 billion. The financial health score for STX is 73/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for STX stock.
STX Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time STX stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for STX with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 73/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for STX.
- Sector peers: Compare STX against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is STX a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX) as an investment. The financial health score of 73/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Seagate Technology Holdings PLC Ordinary Shares (Ireland) (STX) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.